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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,209, 634,850.76 and 156,972.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,209, 634,850.76 and 156,972.44 is: 235,472.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,209 : 634,850.76 = 156,972.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,209/634,850.76 = 156,972.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,209x = 634,850.76 × 156,972.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,209x = 99,654,072,833.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,654,072,833.05/423,209
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,472.48

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